Certificate IV in Cyber Security

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About this course: <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p style="margin-bottom: 0.3em"> </p> <p><img alt="Icon of a tick within the state map." src="/sites/default/files/uploads/PriorityBase2-01.png" style="width: 50px; height: 50px; margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px; float: left;" title="This icon represents a WA Priority Occupation skills course. Lower tuition fees apply and employment prospects are higher." /></p> <h3>Be equipped to tackle the network security challenges faced by Australian businesses, services and industry with this specialised course in cyber security.</h3> <p>Cyber attacks on Australian networks are an ever-increasing threat to individuals, businesses and national security and there is currently a skills shortage in this very <strong>specialised sector of the IT industry</strong>.<br /> You'll gain insights into mitigation techniques that are key to tackling potential cyber attacks faced by modern industry by completing North Metropolitan TAFE's <strong>Certificate IV in Cyber Security</strong>. </p> <p>Our Certificate IV in Cyber Security is a <strong>technician level qualification</strong> that will provide graduates with the knowledge and a comprehensive set of technical skills that will enable them to:</p> <ul><li>monitor the risk of cyber security attack</li> <li>implement appropriate software</li> <li>use a range of tools and procedures to mitigate cyber security threats</li> <li>protect an organisation from insider security breaches</li> <li>develop systems to minimise network vulnerabilities and risks</li> </ul><p>The skills and knowledge you gain will mean you are job ready and highly employable.</p> <div class="c-accordion"> <div class="c-accordion-title">UNITS</div> <div class="c-accordion-content"> <p><strong>Core Units </strong></p> <table cellpadding="0" class="overview"><tbody><tr><th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements</td> <td>BSBWHS401</td> <td>AUL17</td> </tr><tr><td>Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment</td> <td>ICTICT418</td> <td>AUU49</td> </tr><tr><td>Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation</td> <td>VU21990</td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td>Write script for software applications</td> <td>ICTPRG407</td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td>Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security</td> <td>VU21988</td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td>Test concepts and procedures for cyber security</td> <td>VU219891</td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td>Analyse and present research information</td> <td>BSBRES401</td> <td>AUL69</td> </tr><tr><td>Communicate information</td> <td>RIICOM301D</td> <td>WH100</td> </tr><tr><td>Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation</td> <td>VU21991</td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td>Develop a cyber security industry project</td> <td>VU21992</td> <td> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p><strong>Elective Units </strong></p> <p> </p> <table cellpadding="0" class="overview"><tbody><tr><th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Secure a networked personal computer</td> <td>VU21993</td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td>Automate processes</td> <td>ICTPRG405</td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td>Perform basic cyber security data analysis</td> <td>VU21994</td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td>Install and manage a server</td> <td>ICTNWK401</td> <td>AUP63</td> </tr><tr><td>Build security into virtual private networks</td> <td>ICTNWK416</td> <td>AUP75</td> </tr><tr><td>Configure an internet gateway</td> <td><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt" xml:lang="EN-NZ"><font size="2">VU21995</font></span></td> <td>AUV18</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> </div> </div></div></div>

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How to apply <p>Visit our <a href="/node/130594" target="_self">Apply and Enrol </a>page to find out how to apply for<strong> full-time, part-time or online courses.</strong></p> <p><strong>International students </strong>please view your application process <a href="http://tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/application-process" target="_self">here</a>.</p> <p>For <strong>apprenticeships</strong> and <strong>traineeships</strong>, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study.</p> <p>For all other enquiries please call us on 1300 300 822 or email: <a href="mailto:enquiry@nmtafe.wa.edu.au">enquiry@nmtafe.wa.edu.au</a></p> <p><em><strong>Please note, fees are subject to change.</strong></em></p>

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